Fri. to Sat., Sept. 29-30

College student retreat: “We Believe.” Sponsored by the Newman Catholic Center at 346 Cherry St. in Chico. Begins at 5 p.m. on Sept. 29 and ends at 5 p.m. on Sept. 30. Cost is $10 per person, including meals. For information call Joe Denzel at (530) 894-7337.

Fri. to Sun., Sept. 29-Oct.1

“A Contemplative Journey with Teresa of Avila.” Presented by Mary Giles, professor emeritus of humanities and religious studies at CSU-Sacramento, at the Mercy Center in Auburn. Will explore interior prayer, practicing meditation and developing a disposition for contemplation. First in a series of retreats titled “Hearts Centered in God,” designed for men and women who would like to develop their inner life through prayer and who wish to understand for personal growth the stages of the interior life. Cost is $130. One day option is Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for $40. For information call (530) 887-2019.

Franciscan spirituality retreat: “Have You Heard the Good News, Yet?” With Franciscan Father Emery Tang at San Damiano Retreat in Danville. Cost is $155 for a private room or $130 for double occupancy. For information call (925) 837-9141.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Advanced Enneagram retreat: “Growing Spiritually.” With Maurice Monette at San Damiano Retreat in Danville from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Workshop for quiet time and meditation, small group work, panels and open conversation with people serious about their spiritual journey. Limited to those who have already identified their Enneagram personalities and have a basic knowledge of the Enneagram. Cost is $55 with lunch included. For information call (925) 837-9141.

Fri. to Sun., Oct. 13-15

Retrouvaille weekend. Retreat weekend and six post-weekend days program designed to provide communication tools to help couples in a marriage going through difficult times. For information call Richard and Pauline Roccucci at (916) 782-2708 or Denny and Linda Gardiner at (800) 283-5952.

Friday, Oct. 20